Pasteurization ________.

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Pasteurization involves the heat processing of food to kill or reduce the number of harmful microorganisms, but it does not necessarily eliminate all microorganisms present. It is not a sterilization process as some microorganisms may survive or re-contaminate the food after the process. Pasteurization helps to reduce the risk of spoilage and prolongs the shelf life of food but it does not eliminate it entirely. Pasteurization does not increase the risk of Listeria, but some Listeria strains can survive in low levels in certain types of pasteurized food.